Thinking of building a house on a budget? Here are some ways to save money when building a new home, on a budget (but not guaranteed on schedule!).

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Hi! It’s been quite a while since I have posted… we have been busy busy! There is a lot to fill you in on. The short story is we closed on our lot in August 2020 and spent quite a bit of time in the planning stages (highly recommended and I STILL didn’t plan for everything). It took months to…

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I am super excited to share my covered and open deck reveal on the blog today. It has been a long process; however, it was definitely worth the wait.

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For everything there is a season and, excitingly, this Autumn has been the season of garden office construction for us! To recap, after six months of home working/schooling in the spare room and at the kitchen table we decided to accelerate our plans to build a Scandi style Office with an integrate

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In Copenhagen, Denmark lies Amager Bakke, a unique power plant. Not only is it the world's cleanest waste-to-energy facility, it's also home to a man-made mountain called CopenHill with its own ski slope, the world's tallest climbing wall and challenging hiking trails up the building where you'll find the best views of Copenhagen. Opened in October 2019, the building was designed Bjarke Ingels Group (aka BIG) with an aim to create a building that can "contribute positively to the city, become part of the city, and even to be a landmark of the capital". The plant serves 680,000 people and takes waste from up to 300 lorries each day. Its steam turbine produces 63MWh of energy, while its heat exchangers are used in a district heating system. This video was produced as part of Digital Society, a publishing partnership between WIRED and Vontobel where all content is editorially independent. Visit Vontobel Impact for more stories on how technology is shaping the future of society: https://www.vontobel.com/en-int/about-vontobel/impact/ copenhill #copenhagen #cleanenergy

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Acre Design founders and principals, Jennifer Dickson, Andrew Dickson and Don Newman. When Acre Design founders (married couple) Jennifer Dickson and Andrew Dickson heard about this new California law, they decided to pack up their lives, their business and their family of four in Kansas City and head to California to try to meet this new aggressive green building mandate.

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This year has changed the way we work and having adjusted our renovation priorities we have decided to build a home office in the garden. Inspired by Scandinavian cabins the garden office will have a simple design with vertical cladding and a corrugated steel roof.

Looking to upgrade your back yard? Well we've got 6 simple deck designs, but built in beautifully landscaped yards. These decks aren't just about functionality; they're about creating a vibe, a mood. Imagine stepping out to a space that blends seamlessly with the outdoors, where the boundaries between inside and outside blur. A place for morning coffees or to have dinner outdoors. These decks all use simple landscaping materials such as pavers, stone & rock to incorporate your deck into your yard by building pathways and garden beds around the deck itself. When using TuffBlock deck blocks, you can build the deck portion in a matter of hours when the deck itself is a simple rectangle. But when blended into the yard with some simple landscaping tricks, it elevates it to a whole new level. Hopefully these inspire you and get you thinking about how you could transform your own yard! This first deck shows how you can build out from your home to create a patio deck, and extend the living space in your house. This type of deck is perfect for an outdoor living area. Think about using stones around the deck to frame it. The symetrical plants at either corner of the deck along with the L shaped couch make this a perfect place to sit and enjoy the outdoors that leads perfect out to your garden. This type of deck is also perfect in winter where the stone and paved pathway allow you to stay out of the mud whilst still using the space. This deck is similar, but is floating in the yard as a stand alone platform. A floating deck platform is a great place to have dinner during warm summer nights. Adding pavers to your lawn is a great way to connect the deck to the house, and the gravel/stone around the deck is great for hiding the deck blocks under the deck. This deck is built into the garden bed at the end of the yard. The pathway connects is seamlessly to the house, and allows you to sit in your yard whilst enjoying the nature around you. A two toned deck is always a nice touch. A floating ground deck is perfect for a bbq and inviting friends over for a feast! Building on a slope yard? Well TuffBlock allows you to build using posts at various heights for a deck like this. Consider creating a bench as part of your floating deck for an extra place to sit. You can also build a firepit next to your deck to warm you up in the evenings! We hope these six stunning examples of floating decks have sparked your creativity and inspired you to embark on your own backyard transformation. Each deck, with its unique blend of simplicity and style, demonstrates how when using deck blocks, like TuffBlock, a single day's effort building a floating deck can result in a breathtaking outdoor sanctuary. Whether it's a cozy corner for your morning coffee or a spacious platform for social gatherings, the possibilities are endless. Now it's your turn to bring these ideas to life! Grab your tools, choose your design, and start building. Remember, the beauty of these decks lies not just in their construction, but in how they harmoniously integrate with the natural landscape of your yard. We can't wait to see the incredible spaces you create, transforming your outdoor areas into personal havens of relaxation and joy. Happy building!

What you should know: In wall pest control can be installed on your house so chemicals can be released into the stud bays, behind the wall so the liquid chemicals are out of reach of children and pets. The pest control guy can treat the house without ever coming inside the home. Here’s what the comments said about the video: Some love the idea and have it installed on their house and have nothing but good things to say. The other comments argue the chemical is still being released into the air and is bad for the family. I would say more negative than positive, but I understand the ones talking negatively most likely don’t have the system. One comment said the price was high to administer the treatment and didn’t make it worthwhile. Poll: Here's the results from a Poll I took on Instagram that asked "What are your thoughts on In-wall Pest Control?" Full Post: In wall pest control can be installed when your house is being built or your renovation has you down to the bare studs. They install these lines inside the stud bays that disperse the chemicals into the designated areas. This eliminates you from having to spray chemicals within reach of kids and pets. They choose which stud bays get treated with chemicals to ensure adequate coverage of the house. The Blue lines carry the pest control chemical, and the green lines are used to disperse the treatment. The in-wall pest control doesn’t kill termites, but it does handle the most common pests none of us want in the house. How often it’s applied will be determined by the pest control company but once a quarter is typical. One of the websites selling the system says it will work with different types of insulation, but they suggest calling to discuss your specific situation. I hope this gave you a little more detail into what In-Wall pest control can do for you, if you’re still interested, I’d highly suggest reaching out to a local company to get some pricing. My Opinion: I think it depends on the local company administering the chemical. I would call around and ask for pricing and the type of chemical being used. Do a quick google search to confirm it’s safe inside the home and make my decision from there. I would also take extra precaution to have the installation inspected just prior to sheetrock to ensure no damage before closing it off for good. What I do: I currently spray the exterior of my house with a chemical I buy on Amazon. They just changed the name from BIFEN to TALAK, you can get it here: PRODUCT: TALAK DIY PEST CONTROL It would be awesome to just have a company inject some chemicals into my walls and be done with it. If you’re late to the party like me, here’s a video that explains how I currently DIY my pest control. VIDEO: MY DIY PEST CONTROL

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